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ANDY MURRAY

Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 20, 2023
Andy Murray's epic late finish defended by Australian Open boss
Veteran Andy Murray battled through a five-set epic against home hope Thanasi Kokkinakis which ended at 4:05 a.m. to reach the third round.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 17, 2023
Andy Murray turns back the clock to win five-set epic
Murray will play the winner of Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis and Italian veteran Fabio Fognini for a place in the third round.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 30, 2022
Novak Djokovic cruises as Andy Murray crashes out at Wimbledon
'I'm very happy with my performance,' said Djokovic, who is looking to join Pete Sampras as a seven-time champion. 'I started very well, solid from the back of the court.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 28, 2022
Novak Djokovic racks up 80th Wimbledon win; Carlos Alcaraz advances
The former world No. 1 is attempting to win a fourth successive Wimbledon title and join a select group of three other players who have achieved the feat at the All England Club.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 14, 2022
Andy Murray calls hecklers unfortunate part of sports after incident involving Naomi Osaka
'Obviously I feel for Naomi, that it upset her a lot but yeah, it's always been something that's been part of sport, I guess, as well,' Murray said.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 13, 2021
Andy Murray supports restrictions on unvaccinated players at Australian Open
The tennis star expects unvaccinated players to compete at the Australian Open but says he would support moves by local authorities to impose stricter conditions on them.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 8, 2021
Andy Murray's wedding ring and stinky shoes returned
Andy Murray was "back in the good books" with his wife after his wedding ring and stinky shoes were returned to him on Thursday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 7, 2021
Andy Murray makes online plea for return of stolen wedding ring
Airing his sweaty tennis shoes outside a hotel room in California has landed Andy Murray in trouble at home after the shoes were stolen — along with his wedding ring, which was tied to one of the laces.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 21, 2021
British tennis must build on Emma Raducanu success, says Andy Murray
The former world No. 1 called for tennis to shed its image of being a 'rich person's sport,' saying the country need not wait as long as it did for another Grand Slam champion.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 15, 2021
Andy Murray says question marks remain over fitness ahead of return
'I feel okay. I don't feel perfect, but I have been practicing well over the last month or so, pretty consistently,' the 34-year-old told reporters on Monday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Mar 3, 2021
Andy Murray approaching each match as if career hangs in balance
Andy Murray feels like he's playing for his career every time he takes the court after recent losses to lowly ranked opponents, but the injury-ravaged former world No. 1 says he plans to meet the challenge head on.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 23, 2021
'Gutted' Andy Murray pulls out of Australian Open
Former world No. 1 Andy Murray said he was "gutted" after deciding to withdraw from next month's Australian Open following a positive test for COVID-19 earlier this month.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 29, 2019
Andy Murray undergoes hip resurfacing surgery in attempt to extend tennis career
Former world No. 1 Andy Murray has undergone a hip resurfacing surgery in London, the 31-year-old Scot said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 14, 2017
Murray looks to capture first Australian Open title
Having snatched Novak Djokovic's world No. 1 ranking in a thrilling late-season raid, Andy Murray will bid to storm the Serb's Melbourne Park fortress and capture an elusive Australian Open title after five agonizing near misses.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Dec 8, 2016
Becker says Djokovic needs to work harder to be No. 1 again
Novak Djokovic lost his momentum in the second half of last season and was toppled as the world No. 1 by Andy Murray because his work rate dropped, the Serbian's former coach Boris Becker said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 12, 2016
Nishikori qualifies for ATP Tour finals
Kei Nishikori will make a third straight appearance at the ATP Tour finals next month after becoming the fifth player to qualify for the season-ending tournament, organizers said on Wednesday.

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